Ripley, QLD 4306
Ipswich City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4306
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Median house price
$670,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Ripley itself.
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Ripley at a glance
- Median unit
- $570,000
- Weekly rent
- $560
- Houses · units $530
- Population
- 4,288
- Median age 29
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Ripley
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Ripley, houses changed hands at $670,000 in 2024, in line with the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Ripley itself. Units come in around $570,000, roughly 15% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $134,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Ripley
Ripley (4306) sits in the Ipswich region of Queensland. The median house here is $670,000, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K.
Ripley has roughly 4,288 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 771 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
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Location
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Ripley's population at 4,288, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 74%
- Lone person
- 21%
- Owner occupied
- 57%
- Renter occupied
- 41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.35% (median rent $560/wk against a $670,000 price tag). Units yield 4.84% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 41% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.35%
- On the $670,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.84%
- On the $570,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
56,673 offences recorded in 2026 across the Ipswich City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Ipswich City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 771 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 31.3°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Ripley
- What is the median house price in Ripley?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Ripley, QLD 4306 is $670,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Ripley itself. The median unit price is $570,000.
- How much is my house worth in Ripley?
- A useful starting point is the Ripley median house price of $670,000 (units $570,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Ripley a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Ripley is 4.3%: the median weekly house rent is $560 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $670,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Ripley: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Ripley is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Ripley postcode?
- Ripley is in the 4306 postcode, in QLD, in the Ipswich City Council region.
- Where is Ripley?
- Ripley is a suburb in the Ipswich City Council area, QLD 4306.
- What is the average rent in Ripley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $560, for units it's $530.
- What schools are in Ripley?
- There are 20 schools serving Ripley on this page, including Ripley Central State School, Raceview State School, Bethany Lutheran Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Ripley?
- Ripley is close to Flinders View, Deebing Heights, Swanbank, Raymonds Hill, Raceview.
- What is the population of Ripley?
- The population of Ripley is approximately 4,288 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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